The drugs that mimic the effect of norepinephrine are called:
a. sympathomimetics, or adrenergic agonists.
b. sympatholytics, or adrenergic drugs.
c. sympathomimetics, or adrenergic blockers.
d. sympatholytics, or adrenergic blockers.
ANS: A
Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system are called adrenergic agonists.
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